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Clare Tyrrell

Visual arts

Hong Kong Nocturne

Between December 31, 1994 and January 1, 2000, David Clarke, an associate professor in the department of fine arts at the University of Hong Kong, took at least one black and white photo each day. These images form a subjective photo-documentary of the 2 1/2 years on either side of the handover of Hong Kong - the subject matter of Clarke's latest book Reclaimed Land: Hong Kong In Transition. Twenty-three of the shots, all taken at night, are exhibited. Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 2pm-6pm. Goethe-Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F Arts Centre, Wan Chai. Tel: 2802 0088. Opens today

Central Time

The Hong Kong Tourist Board's 'City Of Life: Hong Kong Is It!' initiative, promotes a different district of the SAR each month. This month the focus swings to Central and to coincide with the project, Hongkong Land presents an exhibition of photographs, maps, descriptions and videos from the early 1800s - including the ambitious Central Reclamation project at the turn of the 19th century in which Hongkong Land's co-founder Sir Paul Chater played a vital role. Open 8am-8pm. The Landmark Atrium and West Bridge, The Landmark, Central. Inquiries: www.hkland.com. Ends Mon

The Tale Of A Small City

While studying photography in London, Justin Fan returned to his home city of Guilin each holiday with a camera. As he explains: 'This exhibition is an attempt to capture the cultural and spiritual condition of a small Oriental city that might soon disappear.' E & J Gallo Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. Tel: 2521 7251. Ends today

5 At 5OPT

The Australian art gallery on Prince's Terrace is throwing a group show of eclectic works. Melbourne's 'gay icon' Gavin Brown paints vibrant portraits and captures scenes from his native neighbourhood of St Kilda. There are colourful collages by the eccentric Anthony Breslin ('If you crave a sense of clarity my world will seem like a bucksome calamity,' he warns), and the prints and etchings of Tasmanian Tony Woods, who was a contemporary of Andy Warhol in 1960s New York. Also showing are the expressionistic paintings of Candy Stevens and the industrial sculpture of Mark Anstey. Tue-Sun 11am-8pm. 5 OPT Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Central. Tel: 2536 9818. Ongoing

50 Up

For the past three weeks an enormous exhibition has been taking over the Arts Centre building. This is the Graduation Exhibition of 50 graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art), in collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology University, and features installations, ceramics, paintings, drawing and video art. Open daily 10am-8pm. Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. Tel: 2582 0200. Ends Sat

Ebony And Ivory

Beijing artist Hu Yongkai is taking a break from the vibrant palette with which he's made his name in Chinese ink painting - and has turned his attention to the female nude in black. Following the ancient tradition of ink, brush and water on rice paper, he captures women on horseback, reclining on beds and arranging their hair at wash stands. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel: 2139 2345. Ends Sun

Para/Site Solo Shows

The Hong Kong Arts Development Council-supported Sheung Wan art space presents a joint solo exhibition of two European artists. In Nam June Paik Un-Plugged, British artist Clare Goodwin creates large, cardboard sculptures with reference to the avant-garde TV installations of the celebrated South Korean artist Nam June Paik. In Tracer, Swedish artist Cecilia Heisser investigates time, memory and death through text, photography and video. Wed-Sun 12pm-7pm. Para/Site Art Space, 2 Po Yan Street (224 Hollywood Road), Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Sun

Extra-curricular

Meditation

Coinciding with the yoga week activities around the city, tomorrow Joy Leo teaches meditation: simple breathing techniques, de-stressing methods, walking meditation, relaxation exercises and visualisation. Leo has lectured for the United Nations' Society for Enlightenment and Transformation and the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, and maintains a private practice in New York. Tomorrow, 7pm-9pm. Calm Holistic Healing Centre, Room 501, Union Commercial Building, 12-16 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. $250. Inquiries and registration: call Ching at 2523 7299 or e-mail ching@calm.com.hk

Comic Culture

The Art School of the Hong Kong Arts Centre is starting a course for budding comic-strip artists. Local professional Enzo Tsang will teach Comic Culture, different approaches to story-telling through comics and how to create solid characters. The eight-part course runs Oct 19-Dec 12, every Saturday, 6pm-8pm. Room 704, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. $1,070. Classes are conducted in Cantonese. Registration and inquiries: 2922 2822 or e-mail: enroledu@hkac.org.hk

Rogelio Moreno and Megan Edner

Two international salsa professionals are in Hong Kong this week to teach the contagious dance. Director of the Los Angeles-based Salsabor y Cache Dance Company, Rogelio Moreno is Chicago-born but learned the secrets of Latin dance from his grandmother while growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico. He struts his stuff tonight at Club Ing with his partner and principal dancer Megan Edner from 7pm-11pm. He will teach at Skitz nightclub tomorrow from 7pm-11pm, and at the Regal Hotel on Sat and Sun, 2pm-6pm. Workshops are $200 per hour, private lessons are $800 an hour for both individuals and couples. Info: www.salsaborycache.com. Reservations and inquiries: e-mail salsarene@yahoo.com.hk

Latino Night

Learn the moves then boogie the night away at the Latino Night at Club 97. There is live entertainment with popular local act Red Taurus, and DJ Steve Yau follows with Latin dance. Vodka Red Bull Martinis are on special. Tonight, 8pm-late. Club 97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Tel: 2810 9333. Free

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